Collections Specialist

Posted 13hrs ago

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Collections Specialist managing unpaid claims with a focus on timely adjudication and payer communications. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with third-party regulations and optimizing accounts receivable workflow.

Responsibilities:

  • Research unpaid claims, determine denial root cause, and perform appropriate follow up actions to ensure timely claim adjudication.
  • Identify and take appropriate action for the billing of secondary or tertiary insurances.
  • Keeps informed on all current applicable third-party payer regulations and requirements.
  • Communicates payer trends and patterns to management.
  • Document within a patient’s record all actions taken related account resolution.
  • Review, comprehend and execute payer logic within negotiated contracts.
  • Prioritize workflow to reduce or eliminate bad debt flow resulting in a reduction in days in AR.
  • Meet and maintain productivity and audit standards.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 2-3 years of medical collections experience preferred.
  • Results oriented & thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
  • Ability to develop and maintain good communication and establish positive working relationships with payers, peers, and leadership.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and HCPCs.
  • Proficient in analyzing claims to ensure reimbursement aligns with contractual obligations.
  • Ability to organize work and manage change.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
  • And more!